Madeleines

Ingredients

2 Roberts Eggs
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon rind
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup Clarified Butter
1 cup sifted flour sifted powdered sugar

Preparation

Place eggs, sugar and lemon rind in the top of a double boiler; stir until mixed. Cook over simmering water until lukewarm, remove from heat and beat at high speed of electric mixer until light, fluffy and tripled in volume. Carefully fold in vanilla extract, Clarified Butter and sifted flour. Fill buttered madeleine pans, tart pans or tiny muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 450° for 7 to 8 minutes, or until lightly browned. Allow to stand about 2 minutes before removing from pans or cups. Dust cookies lightly with sifted powdered sugar and serve warm.

Recipe Contributed By: Renae Racine Omaha, Nebraska

Yield: 3 dozen

Madeleines are exquisite French delicacies to be enjoyed with a cup of hot tea.